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Semi Pulls Down Power Pole After Catching Cable Line
Power was knocked out and a portion of Main Street in Vernal was closed after an accident near 900 West Main Street on Thursday afternoon. According to Vernal PD, a semi was pulling out of a parking lot at around 3:30pm and the cargo trailer hit one of the lines...
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Semi Pulls Down Power Pole After Catching Cable Line
Power was knocked out and a portion of Main Street in Vernal was closed after an accident near 900 West Main Street on Thursday afternoon. According to Vernal PD, a semi was pulling out of a parking lot at around 3:30pm and the cargo trailer hit one of the lines...
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UBYCO Presenting ‘Music At The Movies’ Concert This Friday In Roosevelt
Diligence and hard work have paid off as the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra is prepared to entertain the community this Friday with their ‘Music at the Movies’ Concert at the Crossroads Community Center. The seasoned members of the organization are joined by...
10-Year Daggett County Grazing Permit Renewed
The Bureau of Land Management announced on Tuesday the renewal of a grazing permit in Daggett County. The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office issued the Environmental Assessment for the Vermillion Ranch Grazing Permit Renewals. Under the proposed action, the...
Obituaries
Joyce (Oldroyd) Johnson
Celebration of Life for Joyce Johnson, age 71 of Vernal, the wife of Dell Johnson, will be held Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at the Uintah Stake Center Gymnasium (4080 South 2500 East). Please come dressed casually, enjoy refreshments, and share your...
Karen Batchelor
Graveside service for Karen Elizabeth Batchelor, age 62 of Duchesne, will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne City Cemetery.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Weston Moon
Funeral services for Weston Moon, age 30 of Altamont, the husband of Whitney Christensen Moon, will be held at the Altamont Stake Center on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 11:00 am. Viewings will be held at the church on Sunday evening, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm and Monday from...
Jim Hadden
Memorial services for Jim Hadden, age 77 of Myton, the husband of Cindy Richins Hadden, will be on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 200 South 200 West, Roosevelt, UtahServices under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Janice Rae (Williams) Gowen
Funeral services for Janice Williams Gowen, age 76 the wife of the late Dale Gowen, will be held Monday, July 29, 2024 at 11AM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 North 800 West). A viewing for family and friends will be held Monday morning 9:45-10:45AM at...
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Community Spotlight
The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the 2026 market season. Vendors can sign up online at vernalchamber.com. Early Bird registration is available for vendors who register and pay for seven or more markets, with discounted booth pricing available through May 1, 2026.
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Idaho Man Charged After Meth And Firearm Located In Vehicle During Stop
An Idaho man has been charged in relation to a September traffic stop in Uintah County. According to the Probable...
Roosevelt City Seeking Volunteer Election Workers
Roosevelt City is seeking volunteers to help with the upcoming election. Roosevelt citizens interested in applying to...
Uintah FCCLA Members Recognized For Excelling At National Conference
Uintah High School FCCLA members Addilyn Foley and Ashley Caldwell were recognized by the Uintah School Board on...
DWR: Utah’s Most Prized Hunting Permits Application Period Opening Soon
The time to apply for the coveted sportsman permits for 2026 is coming up soon. “If you draw a sportsman permit, you...
Contour Airlines Continuing Air Service At Vernal Regional Airport Despite Shutdown
Contour Airlines has shared that they will continue with business as usual at the Vernal Regional Airport despite the...
Slaughtered Llama Prompts Arrest In Duchesne County
An arrest made this month for Wanton Destruction of Livestock in Duchesne County does not appear to be related to the...
Local Arrested After Forging Checks For Electronic Deposit
A Duchesne County man short on cash is facing the consequences after turning to forgery as a solution. According to...
SR-121/500 North At 1500 West Closed In Vernal Through End Of Week
Traffic patterns were disrupted on Monday morning as many enroute to school, especially Uintah High School, were...
Water War: Ashley Valley Water District Candidates On Canal Company Lawsuit
The lawsuit filed by the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District against Ashley Central Irrigation Company...
Obituaries
Nobody likes to think about death, but unfortunately, it is a part of life. At some point, we all have to say goodbye to the people we love. Our listing of local obituaries will help you remember and honor the member’s of our community who are no longer with us.
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